Comprehensive Guide to Lung Lobectomy Coding for Medical Coders

Key Terms: Sleeve Lobectomy VATS (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy Lingulectomy Indications / Associated Pathology: Benign Tumor Emphysema Fungal Infection Lung Abscess Lung Cancer Tuberculosis Description: The right lung consists of three lobes: Upper, Middle, and Lower. The left lung has two lobes: Upper and Lower, as it shares space with the heart. The Upper … Read more

Tracheostomy Coding: A Complete Guide for Accurate Medical Documentation

Indications / Associated Pathologies: Congenital Anomaly Neck Trauma Respiratory Failure Subcutaneous Emphysema Upper Airway Edema, Foreign Body, or Obstruction Description: Tracheostomy involves creating a stoma (surgical opening) in the neck to bypass the cervical trachea and/or oropharynx, allowing air to pass directly to the distal trachea for respiration. It may be performed on patients requiring … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Decompressive Laminectomy Coding for Medical Professionals

Key Terms: Decompressive Foraminectomy Foraminal Decompression Indications / Associated Pathologies: Degenerative Joint Disease Spinal Radiculopathy Spinal Myelopathy Spinal Stenosis Synovial Cyst Description: Spinal stenosis may result from degenerative osteoarthritis, osteophyte or bone spur formation, or ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. Decompressive laminectomy involves removing the lamina and enlarging the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal … Read more

What are POA Indicators in Inpatient Coding?

What is POA Indicator in Inpatient Coding?

Requirement of The POA Indicators POA indicators is an alpha character assigned to the principal diagnosis code and any secondary diagnosis codes reported for each inpatient admission. POA indicators are distinct from diagnosis codes and are not part of ICD 10 CM codes. Yes, they are assigned and reported to diagnosis codes, but they are … Read more

New 9 Introduction Codes Added to ICD-10-PCS

Hospitals have added nine new procedure codes to describe the introduction or infusion of therapeutics, including the additional COVID-19 vaccines recently authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration. These nine codes will be used effective April 1, 2022 Read also: New ICD-10 codes for 2022 Know Everything about Medical Revenue Services The … Read more

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